[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 118 (Thursday, July 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN REMEMBRANCE OF STEPHEN MULLOY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Stephen 
Mulloy, who dedicated his life to serving as a community organizer on 
behalf of Irish-Americans in the Greater Cleveland Area.
  Stephen Mulloy was born in Keel, County Mayo, Ireland and immigrated 
to Cleveland in 1954. Just a few short weeks after settling into his 
new home in Cleveland, he became active in numerous Irish-American 
community organizations in which he would remain active for over fifty 
years. His participation, dedication, and leadership made him an 
invaluable member not only to the Irish-American community, but also to 
the Greater Cleveland community. Many in the Greater Cleveland 
Community were familiar with Mr. Mulloy as it was his voice that kicked 
off the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Cleveland. Each 
year he beautifully sang both the Irish and U.S. national anthems, and 
in 2007, he served as the grand marshal of the Parade.
  Mr. Mulloy was a member of several organizations including the West 
Side Irish-American Club, in which he served four one-year terms as 
President; the United Irish Societies, the Cleveland branch of the 
Irish National Caucus, and the St. Jarlath Gaelic Football Club, which 
he also played with for several years. He also was the founding member 
of the Mayo Society of Cleveland and served as past officer of the 
Irish Northern Aid organization. In addition to singing the national 
anthems at Cleveland's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, he was a 
renowned bag pipe player in the Shamrock Pipe Band. Mr. Mulloy also 
arranged several tours to Ireland for a local theatrical company, the 
Cleveland Irish Players and once in 2004, organized and led a trip for 
Mayor Jane Campbell and several Clevelanders to Achill Island.
  Mr. Mulloy's leadership and personable demeanor allowed him to 
connect with many of Cleveland's diverse communities and he was 
recognized several times for his dedication and work in the Greater 
Cleveland Community. Earlier this year, he was the recipient of the 
Mayo Society of Cleveland Man of the Year Award. In 2000 he was honored 
with the Man of the Year Award by the first group he joined after 
immigrating from Ireland, the West Side Irish-American Club.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life 
of Stephen Mulloy, who dedicated his life to serving his family and his 
community.

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